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Gini

4.9 (12 reviews)

Rate $56
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Number of students Gini has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Gini has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

4.9 (12 reviews)

$56/h

1^st lesson free

Drawing
Painting
Oil painting

Experienced tutor in Drawing in Mesa, Gini offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Drawing
Painting
Oil painting

Lesson location

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About Gini

Hello! I love teaching! My name is Gini Heywood, a professional artist and instructor, with a BFA in Painting from one of the oldest art institutions in the USA, The Herron School of Art and Design. My classroom/gallery/studio is located in the Downtown Historic Mesa District and I've been independently teaching oils, acrylics, water soluble oils, and gouache for the last 10 years. The classes are small, up to 5 students, in order to give each student the quality time they deserve. My goal is to teach you the principles needed so you can paint independently also. Classes are Monday-Thursday from 12:00-3:00 pm and, usually, once a week. My fee is $40 for one 3 hour class or $140 for four 3 hour classes.

My website is: giniheywood.com, if you’d like to view more of my work.

My phone number is (concealed information) if you would like to call or text me for more information.

I first started teaching in the late 1970’s for the City of Mesa Cultural Center, before joining my husband in forming our graphic design business. Now, I have been teaching again, independently, since 2012.

I received my BFA in Art degree from The Herron School of Art and Design, one of the oldest schools in America. And subsequently, continued my education at the Scottsdale Artists’ School. My husband and I had a graphic design business for many years, until he became ill. I am a co-founder of The Ateliers Group (an association meeting monthly) here in the valley. I have been in numerous shows, such as the “The Outstanding Women Achievers of Arizona” and have received many awards. My Landscapes, Still Lifes, and Commissioned Portraits are widely collected.

About the lesson

In the first session, for Beginners, you may start with a basic Still Life. This is the time-honored, classic method used by the Masters for centuries and is an effective way to introduce all the essential Principles of Art to their students. I will gently work with you very closely on this. In future sessions, as we develop, I am continually introducing to you more and more principles and techniques through demonstrating and assisting.

For Intermediate and Advanced, my goal will be to help you develop yourself more and, hopefully, gently help in breaking some bad habits. You will expand your artistic vocabulary in principles, techniques, and color theory for developing better compositions with more depth, meaning and feeling.

Really nice ones!!! Various levels of "no experience" to "advanced experience" and from 25 to 80 years old.

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4.9 (12 reviews)

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Rose
- 4
Excellent! Gini is an awesome human being and an extremely talented artist. I am learning a great deal from her and am truly enjoying the class atmosphere. It doesn’t matter where you are as an artist, she will work with you at your level.
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Rose

Excellent! Gini is an awesome human being and an extremely talented artist. I am learning a great deal from her and am truly enjoying the class atmosphere. It doesn’t matter where you are as an artist, she will work with you at your level.
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Sandra
- 5
Perfect! Gini is a talented artist who has a gift for teaching. She is accommodating to many different student interests and styles, and a variety of mediums from pastels to oils, to acrylics. I find her very encouraging and the class atmosphere is positive, friendly, and fun!
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Sandra

Perfect! Gini is a talented artist who has a gift for teaching. She is accommodating to many different student interests and styles, and a variety of mediums from pastels to oils, to acrylics. I find her very encouraging and the class atmosphere is positive, friendly, and fun!
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Marta St
- 5
Perfect! Gini is a gifted teacher as well as an accomplished artist. By the end of my first lesson, she showed me that I could, after all, draw! It's a matter of knowing how. I've only had two lessons so far but I am looking forward to many more.
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Marta St

Perfect! Gini is a gifted teacher as well as an accomplished artist. By the end of my first lesson, she showed me that I could, after all, draw! It's a matter of knowing how. I've only had two lessons so far but I am looking forward to many more.
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Mandy
- 5
Perfect! She is teaching me to oil paint and I love it. She is a warm, smart, and enjoyable person with so much artistic talent to share.
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Mandy

Perfect! She is teaching me to oil paint and I love it. She is a warm, smart, and enjoyable person with so much artistic talent to share.
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Joanne
- 5
Perfect! Gini is very patient & has a very nice way about her. She is very welcoming & encouraging. I’m so glad I found her as a teacher. Her enthusiasm for painting is contagious.
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Joanne

Perfect! Gini is very patient & has a very nice way about her. She is very welcoming & encouraging. I’m so glad I found her as a teacher. Her enthusiasm for painting is contagious.
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Donna
- 5
Perfect! Very patient and creative teacher. The atmosphere is peaceful and Gini enjoys sharing her talent.
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Donna

Perfect! Very patient and creative teacher. The atmosphere is peaceful and Gini enjoys sharing her talent.
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Barbara
- 5
Perfect! I'm very happy with her class she is so patient.
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Barbara

Perfect! I'm very happy with her class she is so patient.
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Nancy
- 5
Perfect! Gini is very knowledgeable and knows how to help anyone achieve their goals. She is patient, kind and soft-spoken. Her class is laid-back and everyone can work at their own pace. I am a beginner in oil painting and Gini has helped me fall in love with it. I’m very grateful.
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Nancy

Perfect! Gini is very knowledgeable and knows how to help anyone achieve their goals. She is patient, kind and soft-spoken. Her class is laid-back and everyone can work at their own pace. I am a beginner in oil painting and Gini has helped me fall in love with it. I’m very grateful.
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Kat
- 5
Perfect! Wonderful teacher, and wonderful environment. It is the best painting experience I've ever had!
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Kat

Perfect! Wonderful teacher, and wonderful environment. It is the best painting experience I've ever had!
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Trish
- 5
Perfect! Painting with a congenial group of people in a relaxed atmosphere with a great teacher who works with all on a one to one basis according to each one's level of skill!
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Trish

Perfect! Painting with a congenial group of people in a relaxed atmosphere with a great teacher who works with all on a one to one basis according to each one's level of skill!
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Cornelia

Gini is the instructor/mentor everyone searches for. Her encouraging style coupled with an incredible ability to correct/direct your work and help you to see your way forward to a better painting is so rewarding! This talented yet humble artist shares all her secrets and whether you are a beginner or advanced painter, she can take you to your next level. But Ssshhh, don't tell anyone. Once the secret is out, we will have to share.
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Cornelia
Gini is the instructor/mentor everyone searches for. Her encouraging style coupled with an incredible ability to correct/direct your work and help you to see your way forward to a better painting is so rewarding! This talented yet humble artist shares all her secrets and whether you are a beginner or advanced painter, she can take you to your next level. But Ssshhh, don't tell anyone. Once the secret is out, we will have to share.
Judi

After being in a creative slump for years I found Gini Heyward. For the past 3+ years Gini not only has shared her knowledge and talent, she has inspired, challenged and motivated me to perfect my skill. I highly recommend Gini for students at any level and for any medium. Every session is a joyful experience!!
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Judi
After being in a creative slump for years I found Gini Heyward. For the past 3+ years Gini not only has shared her knowledge and talent, she has inspired, challenged and motivated me to perfect my skill. I highly recommend Gini for students at any level and for any medium. Every session is a joyful experience!!
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$40 for one 3 hour session or $140 for four consecutive 3 hour sessions, once a week, on either Monday, Wednesday or Thursday from 12:00 pm-3:00 pm.

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